Water, Sanitation, Hygiene
According to the Centers for Disease Control, global access to safe water, adequate sanitation, and proper hygiene education can reduce illness and death from disease, leading to improved health, poverty reduction, and socio-economic development. However, many countries are challenged to provide these basic necessities to their populations, leaving people at risk for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH)-related diseases. Resources available within this theme offer information on providing access to safe water and appropriate sanitation facilities, and introducing sound hygiene behaviors.
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Resources
Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery for Drought Affected Communities in North Eastern Kenya: Final Report: August 1, 2011-April 30, 2012
Published:
January 1, 2012U.S. Agency for International Development
In response to the humanitarian crisis in the Horn of Africa, Mercy Corps has been implementing the Emergency Response and Livelihood Recovery Program in Wajir District of Northeastern Kenya with support from the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance. The OFDA program was heavily invested...Read more
Regional focus:
Kenya, Sub-Saharan AfricaDon't see what you're looking for? You can search USWP member sites, request a resource, or contact the USWP.